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Patent GB-190726040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Extension Ladders.
Inventor: CAFLISCH JOHN ADAM
Filed: 1907-11-25
Granted: 1908-06-25
Abstract: 26,040. Caflisch, J. A. Nov. 25. Ladders.-Relates to an extension ladder which can be tilted on its supporting-base, and extended by a rope, the ends of which are fastened to the bottom of the top section. The top passes up over pulleys on the second section, under pulleys on the bottom of the second section, and over pulleys on the top of the bottom section to a winding-drum 15, through and along which the loop passes as shown in Fig. 1. The sections are guided by means of right-angled metal pieces 14, Fig. 6, secured to the top inner side of the ladder sections. The ladder is tilted on a pivot 11 about the supporting-base 1 by means of two ropes 37, each rope passing round a channelled, semi-circular guide 29 attached to the base. The ends of each rope are secured to the base, and the middle is given a few turns round a drum 36 on a shaft 34 operated by a crank 35. To prevent the tilting or winding-drums from being accidentally operated, sliding loops 39 loosely engage the side of the bottom section and the crank handles. The pulley 23 on the second section is provided with a guard-plate which has a projecting lip to engage the axle when the sections are in the lowered position. The side-bars of the bottom section are further apart at the lower end than at the upper, but lie in parallel planes, the intermediate portions being suitably inclined as shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-190801128-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Promoting Circulation and Evaporation in Boilers.
Inventor: MEEZE ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1908-07-17
Granted: 1909-01-21
Abstract: 1128. Meeze, A. G. July 17. Partitions, internal.-Flue-saddles s', s<2>, &c. for Lancashire and like bnilers are constructed to form annular water-ways p, p around the upper balf only of the flues f, f<1>, and are extended at the wings into contact with the boiler shell B on either side, as at r, r<1>, and at the centre, in the case of double-flue boilers, so as to meet at c. They are made of weighty metal, and have edges turned down into contact with the flue. In a modification, the Adamson flanges are utilized as sides for the water channels thus formed. The saddles may be arranged in groups, for example one at each end of the flue, so as to cause a lateral circulation of the whole mass of water in the boiler. A set of saddles may be arranged above the first set. Sediment &c. collects in the space between the flue-saddles, and on the extended wings.
Patent GB-190807573-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes and Devices for Lifting Sheets of Paper from a Pile.
Inventor: FRIEDRICH ROBERT
Filed: 1908-04-06
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 7573. Friedrich, R. April 6. Feeding sheets.-Relates to suction separators for feeding sheets, and consists in placing a frictional buckling-device immediately in front of the suction nozzle to buckle-up the sheet towards the mouthpiece. This device may consist of a roller A which, as the nozzle C approaches the pile, is caused to rotate and buckle the sheet by friction wheels E, F. The nozzle C may bear on the pile at the point D only, or may be arrested a certain distance above the pile. In another example, the suction device consists of a cylinder or segment which is partly rotated to buckle the sheet before the suction commences. In the construction shown in Fig. 6, a rubber-tipped finger G is pivoted to the sucker and, as the latter descends, slides along the top sheet and buckles it against the nozzle. The finger G may also be operated independently of the nozzle, or if the sucker is in the form of bellows, the finger may be actuated thereby.
Patent GB-190808298-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Choking-coils for use with Arc Lamps.
Inventor: LANGWORTHY LOUIS OSCAR
Filed: 1908-04-14
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 8298. Langworthy, L. O. April 14. Resistances, inductive. A variable reactance consists of L-shaped wound.cores, with means for manually adjusting the air-gaps between them. Two laminated core sections A are provided with lateral extensions a and wound with coils C. The air-gaps are altered by varying the distance apart of the core-sections A, wooden clamps D and bolts E being provided at each end for securing the sections at the required distance apart. The apparatus is intended for use with arc lamps in moving-picture machines.
Patent GB-190809777-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Ornamentation or Decoration or Pottery Ware.
Inventor: HARLEY-JONES ARTHUR GEORGE
Filed: 1908-05-05
Granted: 1908-11-19
Abstract: 9777. Jones, A. G. Harley-. May 5. Pottery.-Vases, flowerpots, pedestals, umbrella stands, clock - sets, jardinieres, &c. are ornamented, after being moulded, by applying clay rope or chain work b in any suitable pattern. The rope or chain work may be arranged to form a panel c designed to receive a lithograph, and further rope work may then be applied around the first panel for the reception of further lithographs or for decoration in colours. After the ware has been subjected to " bisque " and " glost " firings, the rope work, handles, &c. are enamelled or gilded, and the ware is finally kiln-fired.
Patent GB-190809849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Signalling Systems for Railroads and the like
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-05-06
Granted: 1908-07-09
Abstract: 9849. Boult, A. J., [Union Switch and Signal Co.]. May 6. Drawings to Specification. Automatic systems ; electric railways and tramways, signalling on.-The signals along the track are each controlled by a relay supplied with current from transformers on each side of it. The track rails are made electrically continuous without insulating-joints, and the impedence of the rails is such that one transformer only is not able to energize the relay to close the signal-operating circuit.
Patent GB-190811419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boxes to Contain Rolls of Plaster, Surgical Dressings and the like.
Filed: 1908-05-26
Granted: 1909-04-15
Abstract: 11,419. Martin, N. H., and Brady & Martin. May 26. Spool holders and cases.-In a box for removably holding a roll of surgical dressing, plaster, lint, wool, gauze, &c., one end of the roll spindle E, Figs. 1 and 2, is supported in a slot D cut in the lining or facing of the box-end C, and the other end is supported in a circular hole cut in the lining or facing of the box-end B. Accidental displacement of the spindle E from the slot D is prevented by a spring - controlled pivoted plate F, Fig. 2. One end of the box is preferably provided with a hinged handle, the binge-plate of which is adapted to receive a card bearing the name of the material contained in the box.
Patent GB-190817376-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cash and Parcel Carrier Systems.
Inventor: COSSUM FRANCIS JAMES
Filed: 1908-08-18
Granted: 1909-08-12
Abstract: 17,376. Cossum, F. J., Reid, E. J., Reid, R. N., and Reid, J., [trading as Reid Bros.]. Aug. 18. Mechanical dispatch apparatus.-Trigger-propelled cash-carriers are run on two wires a side by side, and at curves these wires are carried on #-shaped supports of the required curvature. The carriers b have preferably four wheels c. At the curves, the wires a are carried on the bottom flanges e of 1-shaped supports d, preferably. through the medium of tubes f fixed thereto. To prevent the carriers from jumping the rails, the outer wheel flanges h are made deeper than the inner flanges i, the outer flanges passing outside, and the inner ones over the flanges e. To fill the gaps between the flanges i and the carrier, when the carrier is travelling on an unsupported section of the track, spring pieces j, preferably of circular form, are located in slots k in the carrier, and are provided with slots l engaging pins m on the carrier for limiting the up-and-down motion, while springs n normally press the pieces upwards. When the carrier passes on to the support d, these spring pieces j are pressed down by the flanges e. Alternatively the flanges h, i may be of equal depth, the flanges i being in this case loose on the wheels to be capable of a slight up-and-down movement so that they may rise over the flanges e. Tubes f may also be employed at the ends of the track, to maintain the track rigid and to prevent the carrier from being inadvertently detached.
Patent GB-190818877-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Rotating Propellers for Aerial Machines
Inventor: KOBER MAX
Filed: 1908-09-08
Granted: 1909-04-01
Abstract: 18,877. Kober, M. Sept. 8. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Propelling.-The feathering blades f, g of a rotary propeller for aerial machines are pivotally mounted in a frame c and are brought into an active position for only a small part of the rotation, during which the blade passes through an openended casing n fixed to the frame of the machine. The blades are carried by arms c stayed by rods d and secured to a socket b which is keyed to the shaft a. The inner end of each of the shafts of the blades is provided with a crank-arm j, k, which engages with a cam-slot in a disk l secured to the frame of the machine and causes the blade to be in an operative position while passing through the casing n. The fabric p of the blade is secured to its frame o by helical springs which allow the blade to become arched during the operative part of its stroke. In a modification, the blades are feathered by pins r, Fig. 3, engaging a cam-groove s which causes a longitudinal movement of the shafts x in guides t. The shafts are formed with a screwthread u of steep pitch which engages with a nut v secured to a plate w on the axle a, and the longitudinal movement of the shafts x causes the blades to be rotated into an operative position by means of the screw-thread u.
Patent GB-190821687-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the Electro-deposition of Metals.
Inventor: SMITH THOMAS ALFRED
Filed: 1908-10-14
Granted: 1909-10-14
Abstract: 21,687. Smith, T. A., and Deakin, T. Oct. 14. Small articles, plating.-A rotatable barrel d, supported on an inclined axis so that the work can be inspected, is removable from a tank a, and has a cathode consisting of radial arms connected by an insulated axial rod n with a worm-wheel h used for driving the barrel. The barrel is supported by a socket e<2> on a trunnion e<3>, and is connected by rods g with the worm-wheel, which has a boss h<2> with a seating for an adjustable screw i carried by a bracket j. The sides and bottom of the barrel may be perforated. Anodes c are hung outside the barrel. According to the Provisional Specification, the rod n may be other than axial.
Patent GB-190824346-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Cleaning Device for Tramway Rails
Inventor: SANDOZ-SUTTER JAMES
Filed: 1908-11-12
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 24,346. Sutter, J. Sandoz-. Sept. 11, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Rail-cleaners.-A railcleaner for use on tramcars is adapted to adjust itself automatically according to the direction of motion of the vehicle. A shaft d is mounted so as to slide in two vertical slots b, in a support a fixed to the car, and has the boss h of a member i turning freely on it. The boss h is centred on the shaft d by means of springs m, n, and has a projection g fixed to it, which passes through a slotf in a member e, freely mounted on the shaft d, which serves to prevent the direct friction of the springs on the support. The cleaners comprise pointed parts r, s, for the groove, and wings u, v, w, x for the top of the rail, and they are carried by the arm i. The weight of the movable parts keeps the cleaners in contact with the rails, and when the direction of motion of the vehicle is reversed the position of the cleaners is altered as shown in Fig. 5.
Patent GB-190827680-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Cleansing Medical Spittoons.
Inventor: THIEME AUGUST LUDWIG
Filed: 1908-12-19
Granted: 1909-04-29
Abstract: 27,680. Thieme, L., and Glõser, M. Dec. 19. Spittoons, washing.-To prevent infection, medical spittoons are emptied and cleansed in closed apparatus. The closed vessels are placed head downwards upon a tray 4 and secured by a coverplate 5, the tray being then keyed upon a shaft 7 inside the apparatus. The shaft is revolved by means of bevel-wheels 10, 11, which receive motion from a worm-wheel 15. As the spittoons are revolved, the lid fastenings are released by impact against rollers 13, the contents passing away by a pipe 35. Periodically the motion is stopped and the open spittoons are subjected to the action of a jet of steam, hot water, or disinfectant from nozzles 29. At the next stoppage the spittoons may pass over other nozzles 29 so that further injections of the same or different liquids can take place. Intermittent motion is obtained as follows. The shaft 18 carries a grooved sleeve 19, in which runs a pin 21 connected to levers 23, 24, Fig. 3. As the pin reciprocates in the curved groove, the supply valves 31, connected with the nozzles, are actuated, and a clutch member 25, which is held in the forked head of the lever 24 by screws 27, is made to engage the opposite member 38<a> on the shaft 12 intermittently. At the end of a complete revolution an electric contact device 36 is actuated to sound a bell and cut off the driving- power if desired.
Patent GB-190828132-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Contrivances for Operating and Securing Fan-lights.
Inventor: GIBBONS FRANCIS JOSEPH JAMES
Filed: 1908-12-24
Granted: 1909-03-18
Abstract: 28,132. Gibbons, F. J J. Dec. 24. Window opening and closing apparatus.-Fanlights secured in the closed position by a spring bolt a engaging a hole in a plate b on the frame are opened by withdrawing the bolt a by means of a cord c and closed by pulling a cord d, which passes over a pulley e carried on a bracket on the inner side of the fan-light and is secured at g to the plate b. The pulley e is arranged at one side of the bolt a with its axis in the same vertical plane as the bolt in order to prevent the cord from interfering with the bolt. Another pulley f is provided on the outside of the fan-light, and grooves h are formed in the pulley brackets and plate b to accommodate the cord.
Patent GB-190906542-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Burners for Incandescent Gas Lamps.
IPC: F23D14/48
Filed: 1909-03-18
Granted: 1909-09-30
Abstract: 6542. Welsbach Incandescent Gas Light Co., and Ruler, W. March 18. Incandescent gas burners.-In a burner of the Kern type, an additional air supply is carried by the three tubes k from outside the burner into the cone-shaped chamber l. A perforated cone j surrounds the tubes ; and the cone p, which is attached to the flange i by the projections r, carries the flanged ring v. The gallery t carries the chimney support u, and d its height may be varied to regulate the air passage to the tubes k.
Patent GB-190908086-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Flying Machines.
Inventor: WELFORD ROBERT
IPC: B64C3/54
Filed: 1909-04-05
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 8086. Welford, R. April 5. Aerial machines without aerostats; planes, construction and arrangement of; steering.-The controlling-surfaces comprise a central supporting- plane adapted to be turned about a laterallyextending axis and two side planes adapted to be turned about similar axes which can be swivelled horizontally. The main plane A, which can be turned about its axis A<1>, may be connected by an extensible or jointed membrane to the side planes B. Each plane B is operated by a lever N to adjust the axis B<1> of the plane about a vertical axis C. The lever N carries a centrally pivoted cross-handle P, connected by wires passing over a pulley 0 to a similar cross-arm P<1> on the axis B<1>. By operating the handles P about their pivots, the planes B are turned about their axes B'. Starting. - The impetus for starting may be obtained either by an elastic rope, Fig. 2, connected to a front trip anchor D and brought taut by a winch G with a line connected to an aft trip anchor E, or by means of a spring drum H mounted on the driving-wheels or adapted to pull on a front trip anchor.
Patent GB-190908655-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Appliances for Producing Air Blasts or Currents for Various Useful Purposes.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN
IPC: F04F5/08
Filed: 1909-04-10
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 8655. Campbell, J. April 10. Blast and aspirating apparatus, injector. -A water-jet apparatus for producing air currents for sand blasts, ventilation, &c. comprises a cylindrical casing A which is conical at its upper part a. A duct B extends nearly to the bottom of the casing, and has a shoulder b which is secured by packing c, a collar C, and bolts D. Water from the nozzle G carries air down the duct B and discharges it in the annular space a<1>, whence it is drawn off through the port I. When used for ventilating, the nozzle G projects into the duct B, the upper end of which is then closed, and air is drawn in through a pipe J. An annular water-nozzle may be used.
Patent GB-190914667-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Abdomen Support and Hose Supporter.
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS PORTER
IPC: A61F5/03
Filed: 1909-06-22
Granted: 1910-02-10
Abstract: 14,667. Taylor, T. P. June 22. Stocking-suspenders; straps and bands.-A combined abdomen-support and stocking suspender, of the type described in Specification 26,842/08, consists of a V-shaped cloth or leather body 1, which is worn underneath the corsets and may have longitudinal stiffeners 5, secured round the waist by a light strap 3. Depending straps 4 are attached to the stockings.
Patent GB-190917659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Tube Cleaners.
Inventor: ZILLION JOHN
IPC: F28G3/10
Filed: 1909-07-29
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 190917,659. Zilliox, J. July 29. Percussive hand tools. -A boiler-tube cleaner having an oscillating hammer D, Figs 1 and 2, adapted to strike the inside of the tube to detach the scale on the outside, comprises a casing divided into two similar sections A secured together by bolts a leaving a slot C in which the hammer D oscillates on its pivot d. The hub of the hammer is provided on one or both sides with spur teeth e gearing with racks F connected by cross-bars f, f<1>, the cross-bar f<1> being attached to the operating rod or handle H, which is given a reciprocating movement. The cross-bar f is attached to a guide-rod g having a cover I, between which and the casing is fitted a scraper L, consisting of a split bevelled steel ring. The casing is slowly rotated so as to act upon all portions of the tube.
Patent GB-190918864-A (GB)
Title: Electric Lamp for Miners and for the House.
Inventor: KRAUS SIGI
Filed: 1909-08-16
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 18,864. Kraus, S. Aug. 16. Supporting.-The handle 28 of an electric battery lamp is arranged to turn with difficulty upon pins 34 with spring washers so that the lamp can be set at any inclination, and the pins 34 are mounted in slides 32, to enable a short handle to be used, wing-nuts being added if necessary to fix the handle.
Patent GB-190919743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Hydraulic Rams.
IPC: F04F7/02
Filed: 1909-08-28
Granted: 1910-10-28
Abstract: 19,743. Fawcett, Preston, & Co., [McIntire, B.]. Aug. 28. Hydraulic rams. -An hydraulic ram for elevating water is provided with a waste-valve chamber in which the water - waste port plate is provided with a number of ports. These ports a r e controlled by a corresponding number of waste valves carried on a plate, in conjunction with which improved spring-controlled or adjustable means are provided for controlling the action of the valves. Cushioning of the waste valves or plate is effected by means of elastic seatings, either on the valves, the valve ports, or the stem carrying the valve plate. Fig. 1 is a sectional side elevation of a ram, and Fig. 2 an end elevation showing the waste-valve chamber in section. The wastevalve chamber 26 is interposed between the main chamber 25 and the conduit 27, which terminates in valve pockets 29 and a delivery outlet 30. The waste valve and port plate may be of rectangular, annular, or circular shape, or a combination of these forms. Fig. 5 shows a modified form of the apparatus. The removable port plate has waste ports 79 provided with valve seats 31, which are supported by arms 33 connected with a central hub 34. The hub 34 is fitted with a foot guide 35 for the valve stem 36, to which is attached the boss of the waste valve, such boss having extended arms 38 and annular valve plates 39 fitted with elastic seatings 40. The valve stem 36 is provided with a foot guide-rod and a top guide 43, the latter serving as a stroke stop and having a pocket adapted to hold a cushioning-packing 45 and serving as an abutment for a regulating-spring 46. This spring may be adjusted in the manner shown in Fig. 13 by means of a pinion 49 engaging teeth 50 on the screwed sleeve 47. A waste-valve chamber cover 51 is fitted to avoid providing much air space. The modified form of waste-valve structure shown in Fig. 2 comprises a cover which serves as an upper guide. The lower end of the valve spindle bears on an oscillating arm 58 which is also acted upon by an adjustable spring 62. The waste-valve chamber, Fig. 9, is fitted with a top discharge. To raise water of a different character from the actuating-water, a bore 66, Fig. 1, may be fitted, such water being induced by the flow of water from the waste chamber. The extension to increase the number of delivery valves for large size rams consists of a prolongation of the main chamber 25 of the ram to form an annex chamber 74, Fig. 8. Larger sizes of rams, as shown in Fig. 15, require a greater air-chamber capacity, and this is obtained by arranging the second valve chamber before the waste chamber, so that the air chamber 64 may be arranged horizontally and make communication with the two delivery-valve chambers. To start these rams, an air-pump 67 may be fitted. A short draft tube 76, Fig. 13, may be added so as to ensure a dry ram room.
Patent GB-190921102-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Change Speed Gearing.
Inventor: COTTA CHARLES
IPC: F16H63/26
Filed: 1909-09-15
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 21,102. Cotta, C. Sept. 15. Variable-speed gearing.-Relates to a device for operating variable - speed gearing of the kind in which one of a number of slidable bars with cross-grooves is selected by an operating-finger, while the other bars are locked by a transverselymovable yoke with foot-pieces sliding in the crossgrooves. The bars 39, 43, Fig. 6, which slide in grooves in a frame 1, have cross-grooves 41, 45, which may be moved into line with cross-grooves 36, 37, 38 in the frame 1. The cross-grooves serve as a guide for the foot-pieces 68, 69, Fig. 2, of the yoke 70. The yoke 70 is journaled upon an operating-rod 64, to which is secured a dependiog finger 65. Longitudinal movement of the rod 64 causes the finger 65 to move from one to the other of the grooves 41, 45. A turning movement of the rod 64 then effects the sliding of the bar and the operation of the corresponding clutch &c, of the variable-speed gearing.
Patent GB-190921164-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boiler Tube Stoppers.
Inventor: BAGGULEY WILLIAM
IPC: F28F11/04
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1909-12-23
Abstract: 21,164. Bagguley, W. Sept. 16. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Stopping tubes.-Defective boiler tubes are isolated by a stopper comprising a central bolt B with a conical head B<1>, conical sleeves D, E, F supporting soft metallic rings J, K, and a distance-tube I. The rings J, K are expanded against the boiler - tube C by the cones on tightening a nut H, the device being held against rotation by a nut G having a feather and groove engagement G<1> with the bolt B.